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DCSLF, 08XCH8A00, 580s setup guide Back View Features, Using Your Inspiron Desktop
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Specs
Warranty
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
Setup Guide
Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup
System Restore
How to
Headphone connector - Connects to headphones
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Using Your Inspiron Desktop
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Contents
INSPIRON
SETUP GUIDE
Page
INSPIRON
SETUP GUIDE
Regulatory model DCSLF
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
February 2010 P/N 8XCH8 Rev. A00
Solving Problems
Contents
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Using Support Tools
Getting Help
Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications Appendix
Contents
Index
Before Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Extend the Rear Stabilizing Feet
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Connect the Display
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Cable
Connection Type
Computer
Display
Connect the Network Cable Optional
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
To locate the voltage selector switch, see “Back
Connect the Power Cable
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
View Features” on page
Press the Power Button
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
4. Click Create Recovery Media
Create System Recovery Media Recommended
3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Connect to the Internet Optional
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Windows Vista
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
2. Click Start → Connect To
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
2. Click Start → Control Panel
The Connect to the Internet window appears
Windows Vista
1 FlexBay drive eject button - Opens the Flexbay cover when pressed
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Front View Features
INSPIRON
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
5 Headphone connector - Connects to headphones
6 Line-in or microphone
Back View Features
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
NOTE The power supply light may not be available on all computers
Back Panel Connectors
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
8 Front L/R line-out connector - Connects to front L/R speakers
Entertainment and Multimedia
Software Features
Productivity and Communication
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Add an Icon
Dell Dock
Add a Category
Remove a Category or Icon
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Beep Codes
Solving Problems
Possible Problem
Beep Code
Wired Connections
Network Problems
Wireless Connections
Solving Problems
Power Problems
Solving Problems
If the power light is solid amber
Solving Problems
If you receive an insufficient memory message
Memory Problems
If you experience other memory problems
Solving Problems
2. Click Applications
Lockups and Software Problems
If a program stops responding - End the program
4. Click End Task
Windows Vista
Start menu
Solving Problems
Windows
Assistance from Dell Technical
Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
About Your System System
System Messages
Using Support Tools
My Dell Downloads
1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/media
Using Support Tools
CPU fan failure - CPU fan has failed. CPU
1. Click Start → Help and Support
Hardware Troubleshooter
Using Support Tools
NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer
Dell Diagnostics
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Using Support Tools
Using Support Tools
If PSA is invoked
If PSA is not invoked
a. The PSA will start running the tests
Using Support Tools
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc
1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc
NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer
Using Support Tools
11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc
5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed
Operating System disc
Restoring Your Operating System
Option
INSPIRON
Undoing the Last System Restore
System Restore
Starting System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
Restoring Your Operating System
5. Select Repair Your Computer
Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional
2. Click Upgrade Now
Restoring Your Operating System
System Recovery Media
Restoring Your Operating System
Dell Factory Image Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
3. Select Repair Your Computer
Performing Dell Factory Image Restore
The System Recovery Options window appears
7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears
Getting Help
INSPIRON
Getting Help
DellConnect
Technical Support and Customer Service
Dell Support e-mail addresses
Online Services
Dell Support websites
Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses
Product Information
Automated Order-Status Service
Getting Help
Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit
Getting Help
Before You Call
Diagnostic Checklist
Getting Help
Contacting Dell
Getting Help
If you need to
the Service Manual at
Finding More Information and Resources
support.dell.com
If you need to
the Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell
find safety best practices information for your
support.dell.com
Drives
Basic Specifications
Computer Model
Processor Types
Audio
Memory
Video
Communication
Basic Specifications
External Connectors
Power
Physical
Computer Environment
Computer Environment
Basic Specifications
40G for 2 ms with a change in
Macrovision Product Notice
Appendix
INSPIRON
Importer
Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for Mexico
Appendix
Regulatory Model Number
Index
INSPIRON
Index
Index
Page
08XCH8A00
Printed in the U.S.A